Actor profile

Marilyn Monroe

An iconic star who made comic timing, softness, and public persona impossible to separate.

American actor. Born 1926. Era: Classic Hollywood. Lane: Comic vulnerability.

Known for

  • Some Like It Hot
  • Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
  • The Seven Year Itch
  • Bus Stop

Ranking signals

  • AFI screen legend
  • Classic comedy landmark
  • Enduring cultural icon

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